SOLUTION: how do I simplify 8x+2(2x+2)

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Question 515859: how do I simplify
8x+2(2x+2)
Answer by drumwrrv(7) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x+2(2x+2)
Multiply 2 by each term inside the parentheses.
8x+(4x+4)
Since 8x and 4x are like terms, add 4x to 8x to get 12x.
12x+4